Community Action Network
At CAN, we provide professional and practical support to organisations working in the local voluntary and community sector (sometimes referred to as the VCS). We help groups right from the start, empowering them to become strong and independent, with good governance and management. We provide support when it’s needed so organisations can evolve and adapt – and the sector can grow and thrive. We have years of experience empowering the VCS, which we use to:
93% of charities and community groups asked would definitely recommend our advice and support offer to a colleague or friend. Data and feedback were gathered from our members over the past few months to check we are delivering a needs based service and inform our work.
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Click on the links below to find out more about the support and advice we can offer...
From February 2022 we’re commissioned by Dorset Council to be the local infrastructure organisation empowering a resilient voluntary and community sector (VCS). We will be offering ... Read more
Starting a new charity or voluntary group can be daunting, but we’re here to support you. We can help you with many aspects including finance and funding, charity law, trustees, planning health and safety, and more. Read more
Running a voluntary or community group can be very rewarding, but there's a lot of legal and good practice to keep on top off. At CAN we can offer help to make sure your group is run as effectively and efficiently as possible. Read more
We understand that finding the money to continue your work and realise your dreams for future growth can be difficult. Find information and advice about funding here. Read more
Trustees play a vital role in ensuring charities and voluntary groups are well run, effective and working in the best way possible. Whether you're thinking about becoming a charity trustee or are a trustee already, we're here to help. Read more
Whether you're hosting regular get togethers, a one-off meeting, training sessions or a special event, we can help you find a place to meet for your group. Read more
CAN can use our extensive voluntary sector networks to redistribute and re-home donations of good condition second-hand equipment. Read more
CAN has a range of equipment available to borrow. All electrical equipment has been PAT tested. Read more
Does your organisation need ID badges? As a CAN member, we can produce colour name badges for you for just a small fee to cover overheads. Read more